About LAB-IA
The Computing and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (LAB-IA) at the Brazilian Center for Research in Physics (CBPF) is dedicated to research and technological development at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and high performance computing. With a multidisciplinary team, the laboratory applies AI to solve complex problems across various scientific and technological fields.
CBPF's team has extensive experience developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms, especially for problems in astrophysics, cosmology, geophysics, and petrophysics. At CBPF, AI is an essential tool for identifying phenomena such as gravitational lenses and for characterizing reservoirs, estimating physical properties such as permeability and absolute porosity for the Oil and Gas industry with greater accuracy. In February 2020, CBPF's AI team won an international challenge to identify gravitational lens systems in simulated images, proposed by an astrophysics group at the University of Bologna, Italy.
CBPF Team Wins International Gravitational Lensing Challenge
Team Members
André Santos
PhD Student, CBPF
Dr. Jorge Luis Gonzalez Alfonso
Collaborator, UFES Professor
Dr. Matheus Klatt
FACC / CBPF
Dr. Bernardo M. Oliveira Fraga
CBPF
Dr. Juan Carlos Rodriguez Ramirez
Postdoc, CBPF
Naomi Nitahara Toribio
Master's Student, CBPF
Dr. Davi Rodrigues
Collaborator, UFES Professor
Msc. Luciana Olivia Dias
FACC / CBPF
Dr. Pedro Bessa
FACC / CBPF
Gabriel Teixeira
PhD Student, CBPF
Dr. Luidhy Santana
Collaborator / UFRJ
Phelipe D’Arc
PhD Student, CBPF
Dr. Genildo Santos
CBPF / IFRJ
Dr. Márcio Portes de Albuquerque
CBPF
Rayan Thadeu C. M. Barbosa
PCI Fellow, CBPF
Gustavo Schwartz
USP / CBPF
Mariana Bittencourt
Undergraduate Researcher, CBPF
Rômulo Rodrigues de Oliveira
PCI Fellow, CBPF
Dra. Viviane Alfradique
Postdoc, CBPF
Mission and Vision
LAB-IA aims to advance the state of the art in AI and computing, applying these technologies in scientific research and technological innovation. The laboratory aspires to be an internationally recognized leader in AI research, contributing to scientific and technological progress.
Collaborations
LAB-IA collaborates with academic institutions, research centers, and industry. Among its strategic partnerships are Petrobras and the Foundation for Supporting the Development of Scientific Computing (FACC), as well as projects funded by FAPERJ and FINEP. These collaborations expand the impact of the laboratory's research.
Areas of Focus
Our focus is on developing and applying AI algorithms to solve problems across a wide range of scientific fields, including astrophysics, petrophysics, geophysics, new materials, energy, biology, etc. We use AI to process and analyze large volumes of experimental and observational data, applying and facilitating discoveries in quantum mechanics and optimizing exploration in the oil and gas industry. We also employ AI in the modeling and simulation of complex systems, accelerating research in cosmology and particle physics. Our laboratory is also committed to projects focused on energy efficiency and sustainability, including the implementation of green energy solutions.
Commitment to Excellence
Committed to excellence, we work to develop innovative solutions that address the challenges of contemporary society, promoting significant advances in science and technology.